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Hurricane Survivors Latest Victims Of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Main Category: Psychology / Psychiatry
Article Date: 11 Sep 2005 - 15:00 PDT

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International Conference on September 11 to Present Latest Research on PTSD -

Hurricane Katrina survivors are likely to be the latest victims diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder. Along with survivors of the tsunami, London train bombings, Iraq, and 9/11, they may exhibit symptoms of PTSD within weeks or years, long after their physical conditions have improved. These symptoms include nightmares and flashbacks; insomnia; and a sense of detachment or unreality. Depending upon the individual, these effects can be severe and long-lasting, and may lead to long term medical care and disability.

"Psychobiology of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Decade of Progress" is a three-day conference entirely devoted to PTSD: what it is, the latest research and treatment options; and what lies ahead for the future. More than 30 experts from the U.S. and abroad are expected to attend. According to the organizer of the conference, Dr. Rachel Yehuda of Mount Sinai Medical Center, research in this area has accelerated threefold since 9/11, to the benefit of medical professionals and the public worldwide.

Why are some people more vulnerable to PTSD, and why are others more resilient? What new drugs are available to alleviate the symptoms of PTSD? How does PTSD affect the brain in terms of memory and processing new information? How does our upbringing and environment play a role in how well we cope with PTSD? To answer these questions, researchers will cite published and unpublished studies on the subject.

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